What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Inspector position at 360 Recruiting Group?
Senior Quality Inspector – Hands-On Leadership Role
We are an AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certified job shop located in East Hartford with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality precision parts for the automotive, medical, military/defense, marine, and commercial industries. If you prefer being on the shop floor, actively involved in production and inspection—not sitting behind a desk all day—we want to talk to you.
Why Work With Us:
- Competitive salary: $70,000–$100,000 (based on experience)
- Full benefits package including Health & Dental
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing contributions
- Gym membership
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Clean, organized working environment
- Supportive, team-focused culture
- Small company setting where your work truly makes an impact and growth opportunities are real
The Role – Stay Engaged on the Floor
This is a working leadership position. You won’t be stuck behind a desk—you’ll be out on the floor ensuring quality standards are met every day.
You will:
- Actively maintain and uphold AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR quality standards
- Perform and oversee first piece, in-process, and final inspections
- Work directly with inspectors, mentoring and supporting them on the floor
- Handle non-conformances and corrective actions hands-on
- Manage gage control and tooling calibration schedules
- Collaborate with production to keep jobs moving efficiently
- Communicate with customers and vendors regarding quality matters
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems in real time, being involved in the manufacturing process, and leading by example.
About You:
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Control
- Aerospace industry background strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements
- Comfortable communicating with customers and vendors
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and team-driven
- Someone who prefers being actively involved in operations rather than confined to an office
If you’re a conscientious professional who takes pride in hands-on quality leadership and wants to be part of a stable, tight-knit company, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000